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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1936

Page

12

Athens High Band set to march open formation Friday night

Two high school bands will perform at the Athens Logan game with Floyd K Prince directing the Athens High Band. Richard McCutchan Dr E L Long and Melrose Harbaugh planned new maneuvers and we expect a spectacle as Drum Major Glendon Shriner polishes baton routines. The clarinet section expands to 30 with new members Esther Harman Billy Robb Helen Stultz Ray Kelch Letha Hiles and Sarah Jane Goss. Additional players join from the Junior Band and selections are based on instrumental class averages. Coach Bender keeps his team in steady practice at Chieftain Field ahead of Friday’s scrimmage.

Richard McCutchan E. L. Long Melrose Harbaugh Glendon Shriner Betty Hall Betty Earich Shirley Mooney Esther Harman Billy Robb Helen Stultz Ray Kelch Letha Hiles Sarah Jane Goss Earl Schmitter Jack Brown Harold Dawley Jack Smart Jerry Hammond Louis Casto Dick Brown Charles Rauch Bob Hamilton Harold Barbee June Hickman Chieftain Field Tom Bender

Farm duel ends with steer gas attack near Logan

Nash Phelps observed a skunk duel with a steer on a Logan area farm Tuesday morning. The steer chased the skunk until the skunk sprayed its odorizer, after which the steer fled, reportedly heavily sprayed and gas affected.

Logan Nash Phelps

Athens Friday scrimmage highlights line changes and blocking drills

The team drills focused on blocking as McArthur exposure showed weaknesses. Fitzgerald is tested at backfield blocking while Jones returns to center and Wally Shriner moves to guard. Bob Ralston remains sidelined with injury, eyeing readiness for Athens contest. Coach Bender pushes to improve cohesion before league play.

Athens McArthur Fitzgerald Bob Ralston Jones Wally Shriner Bender

Razing Remains of Old Hocking County Home

William R. Cherry of Washington Township plans to raze his aging residence to clear space for a new frame structure. Fire had damaged the dwelling months earlier, making it one of the district’s oldest farm houses nearing total removal as work on the new building is set to begin soon.

Logan William R. Cherry Washington Township

Hanna twins born near New Straitsville

Mr and Mrs Elbert Hanna near New Straitsville welcome twin daughters born Tuesday evening.

Logan Elbert Hanna New Straitsville

Logan Public Work Project Approved by President

Mayor Kenneth R. Fitzgerald received a note from Public Works Director Harry L. Hopkins about Mulberry Street sewer and curb and gutter works. Curb and gutter plan approved by the president and comptroller general, referred to Dr. Carl Watson with release expected soon. Sewer project already has presidential approval but awaits comptroller general action. Presidential approval was granted on Sept. 15.

Logan Teacher Placed On District Board

Logan High School instrumental music director Logan McCutchan is named to the Ohio Music Education Association Board of Directors as Southeastern Ohio representative. He will fill the seat at the next meeting in Columbus at the Deshler Wallick Hotel on Saturday Oct 10 following Henri Schnabel of Portsmouth’s resignation.

Logan Richard McCutchan Logan High School Ohio Music Educational Association Southeastern Ohio Henri Schnabel Portsmouth McCutchan Deshler

Sign reads Slow Men Working near New Ark

Rev Amos L Heyde observed a sign north of Newark that says Slow Men Working. Logan C W Zeigler to perform at New Straisaville High School on Friday offering a carnival program with games and a bird house exhibition for thirty minutes.

Logan Amos L. Heyde Newark C. W. Zeigler New Straisaville High School

Rally Decorates HQ for Republican Women Meeting

Members of the Republican Women organization decorated the interior of headquarters rooms on Wednesday with red, white and blue streamers. The decorations prepare for an evening meeting to be addressed by Congressman Thomas A. Jenkins of Lronton.

LOGAN Republican Women's Organization Thomas A. Jenkins Lronton

Funeral rites for Miss Kate Redhenwald planned

Funeral rites for Miss Kate Redhenwald will be held at 9 a.m. Friday at St. John’s Catholic Church with Rev. James T. Nevin in charge. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery. Clarence Brooks is recovering from a blood poisoning infection in his right hand developed after a skin-breaking injury.

Logan Clarence Brooks

Witnesses Summons Served for Grand Jury Session

Sheriff and deputies serve summonses on about 40 witnesses for the grand jury convening next Monday for a two day session.

Logan Joe Farbearn

Trans Pacific Flight Continues Amid Uncertain Vigilance

Kay confronts mounting tensions on the trans Pacific flight as Ted orders Monte off in Honolulu. Kay suspects Illah of spying while guarding Ted’s secretive air program, wondering if trust and danger intersect in the air route saga.

Monte Honolulu Ted Kay Air Service Illah Kiah

Typical Sailor Paul Schultz Selected for Navy Poster

Navy recruiting posters will feature Paul Schultz signalman aboard the Maryland as the standard blue jacket. Artist Arthur Beaumont chose Schultz to pose for the campaign highlighting sailors in the U. S. Navy.

Paul Schultz Maryland U. S.S. Navy Arthur Beaumont

Hunters Take To Woods in Upper Valley

Logan residents head into the woods for squirrel and fishing season. Rain on opening day dampens woods aiding hunters. Alma Burgoon applies for licenses and is noted as an annual hunter and skilled angler.

Upper Valley Logan Clerk of Courts Office Alma Burgoon

Democrats Cenfer Convene in County Headquarters

Members of the Democrat central and executive committees met at their E Main Street headquarters Wednesday evening. They outlined campaign plans and discussed turnout with many county candidates in attendance.

LOGAN Democrat Central E. Main St

Logan Buckwheat Threshing Underway in Washington Starr

William R. Cherry, in charge, reports threshing operations active in Washington and Starr Townships. He says the buckwheat yield is fair as harvest progresses.

Logan Washington Starr Townships William R. Cherry

Foreclosure Notice in Athens County Case No 16569

The Wood County Bank of Parkersburg files foreclosure petition in Common Pleas Court of Athens County Ohio against C C Anderson and Annie R Anderson for a mortgage on 90 acres in Waterloo Township, with 625 dollars due plus interest. Respondents must answer by October 1. Attorney M. D. Hughes represents The Wood County Bank.

ICE. Co C. Anderson Annie R. Anderson R. D. Rockport West Virginia Frank Anderson Wood County Bank Parkersburg Common Pleas Court Athens County Ohio C. C. Anderson

Rosemary Lecrone Hosted Kitchen Shower For Mrs Cruise

Logan notes Mrs Harold Cruise the recent bride honored with a kitchen shower at the Lecrones home on Jennison Ave. Festivities featured black and white gifts bingo prizes to Frances Jurgensmier Kathryn Bell and Mrs Clarence Blosser. Attending guests listed with lunch served.

Rosemary Lecrone Edward Lecrone Jennison Ave Harold Cruise Frances Jurgensmier Kathryn Bell Clarence Blosser Grace St. Clair Irmgarde Bliss Manon Powers Kathryn Ball Pearl Wolfe Blosser Orville Farrar Robert Mohler Leslie Evans Cruise

White Farm in Hocking County Tops For Level Land

Logan Records notes C. N. White’s farm near South Perry in Hocking County spans 160 acres with 80 acres level land the most level area for a farm of its size in the county.

LOGAN C. N. White South Perry Hocking County

Soil Survey Reveals Crop Depletion in Hocking County

Extension service audit of soil conservation worksheets covers 210 973.7 acres, with 12.6 percent in soil depleting crops totaling 26 747.7 acres. Countywide breakdown lists township totals and depleted acreages for Benton Falls Green Good Hope Washington Laurel Perry Salt Creek Ward Marion Starr.

Logan Soil Conservation Program Hocking County Extension Service Office Benton Falls Green Good Hope Washington Laurel Perry Salt Creek Ward Marion Starr

City Water Bills Due With Early Payment Discount

Logan City residents will receive semi annual water bills today with a fifteen percent discount for full payment between October 1 and October 15. The office will be open all day Saturdays October 3 and October 10 to handle payments and avoid delays.

Logan—City

Columbus Woman Undergoes Major Operation at Local Hospital

Mrs. Elliott McIntosh of Columbus underwent a major surgical operation at Cherrington Hospital on Wednesday.

Logan Elliott McIntosh Columbus Cherrington Hospital

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Coach Bender Athens High Floyd K. Prince Steer Hocking Co Won-Der Shoe Athens Family Shoe Store Dr. Urban Sport Oxfords Enna Oxfords Wunder Shoe Stores Enna Jetticks Brooks Trans-Pacific Flight Democrats Cenfer M. D. Hughes Wood County Bank of AL Shon Gallaher Drug Store South Court &T George Humphrey Lenore Jean Ann James Napp Freida Charles Carrof Gibisonville Charles Meldrim West Second St Meldrim Lena Mack Leona Leola Clara Stone Carl Mock W. E. Petty Court ST Housewives L’aimant L’origan Paris Emeraude Gallaher’s Taylor's All Brande Chew Gam Taylor Angorrette KIRTS Schine Athena IAMAS Gertrudes Cela Stertons Mickey Mouse RTS Eaters Hirts
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